FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com july 31, 2014 • The Queens Courier 31 Vandals damage NYS Pavilion BY BENJAMIN FANG [email protected] Vandals recently caused mischief at the storied New York State Pavilion, setting a stolen van ablaze and damaging its terrazzo map, according to a member of an advocacy group for the structure. John Piro, co-founder of the New York State Pavilion Paint Project, a local group dedicated to restoring the 1964-1965 World’s Fair figure in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, said the delinquents were causing havoc. “They came in with a stolen van, broke the lock of the park and set the van on fire,” said Piro, who saw the aftermath on the morning of Monday, July 21, after the Parks Department saw it that Sunday. He said they also burned the tarp on the gravel, knocked down steel beams and even damaged what’s left of the Pavilion’s terrazzo map on its ground by using a cinder block to smash the map’s corner panel. “It’s heartbreaking, after all the work we’ve done,” Piro said. “Hopefully it will never happen again.” The incident, first reported by the New York Daily News, comes at the heels of the World’s Fair 50th anniversary celebration just two months ago. The Pavilion opened to the public for the first time in decades this April to commemorate the historic event. Last November, the Parks Department released plans to fix the relic, with cost estimates starting at $43 million. Borough President Melinda Katz created a task force of local officials and civic and community leaders to construct a plan for the Pavilion’s future. For now, Piro said he is just grateful nothing worse happened. “They could have caused a lot more damage,” he said. “Now we have to try to do something preventative.” BRIEFHEADLINE | TOWN | $PRICE$ Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Web# ???????. AgentName 000.000.0000 BRIEFHEADLINE | TOWN | $PRICE$ Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Property decription. Web# ???????. AgentName 000.000.0000 AGENT NAME Agent Title 1 Agent Title 2 516.000.0000 office 516.000.0000 cell [email protected] Office Name Office Address 516.000.0000 [email protected] Photo courtesy of John Piro The New York State Pavilion’s terrazzo map was damaged after vandals broke into the structure, according to John Piro of the New York State Pavilion Paint Project. 209-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD • BAYSIDE OFFICE • 718-631-8900 BAYSIDE GORGEOUS SOLID BRICK COLONIAL $1,099,000 Set on Oversized 51X100, Large Rooms& MBR Suite.3Br 3.5Ba,Full Tiled Fin Bsmt w/OSE & Full Ba,Rear Sunroom w/ W2W Windows. Large Eik w/ Granite Counters, SS Appliances & Breakfast Nook.Gas Heat w/ New Heater.Freshly Repointed Bricks, Full Water Proofing & New Cement. Custom Crown Moulding& New Elec. Home Is Exquisite! Call Terry & Peter Korahais, LBA’s 718.819.4021/4022 OPEN HOUSE’S 43-12 214th Place EVERY SAT. / SUN from 12PM to 3PM BAYSIDE COPPER TOWERS CONDOMINIUMS Brand New Construction...15 Year Tax Abatement. State of the Art Designer Finishes, Video Intercom System, Amenities Includes: Roof Top Deck, Fitness Center, Terrace/Balconies, Storage & Some Parking For Purchase. 13 UNITS LEFT... ALL 2 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHS PRICES STARTING AT $628,000 Call Maria, LSA & Larry,LBA Carr-Falabella Team917.567.6732/917.642.2921 BAYSIDE 2FAMILY BRICK TUDOR $738,888 Great Investment Property.1BR APT rented at $1400/mo Duplex APT rented at $1700/mo. Hardwood floors, 2 Car Garage. Minutes to LIRR- Near to All! CALL MARTHA MILAZZO, LIC RE SALES PERSON 917.582.8438 BAYSIDE WINDSOR OAKS CO-OP $231,000. LOVELY BRIGHT 2BR 1BATH CO-OP. SPACIOUS LR/DR COMBO New kitchen w/ cherry wood & SS Appl. Alley Pond Park View-SD#26. Near to all! Call Lenore Feder, LSA 718.909.6013 E. ELMHURST APARTMENT RENTAL $1,700/MO Sun Drenched 2nd Floor Apt. Features Hardwood Floor Throughout, Spacious Master BR w/ A/C in the wall. Lg 2nd BR. Huge Windowed L-Shape Dining/LR- A/C,Full Bath, Windowed Kitchen & Lots Of Closets. Near All! CALL ELIZABETH FOUCHE, LSA 718.312.9791 He said they’re looking into something along the lines of an alarm. The Parks Department said it inspected the site and only found minimal damage. “This will not have any effect on our efforts to stabilize and preserve the New York State Pavilion,” parks officials said. The NYPD did not respond to requests for comment.
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